Kayla Hammonds
Lumberton
Summary
Experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse with a strong focus on safe patient care, encouragement of staff collaboration, and optimizing department operations. Proven ability to build trusting relationships that enhance overall patient outcomes. Proficient in multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Highly effective in coordinating with healthcare professionals to drive the advancement of patient care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse (Pediatric/Adult observation)
UNC Southeastern Health
07.2021 - Current
- Perform nursing duties (patient assessments, administer medications, insert and maintain IV sites, admit and discharge patients, etc.)
- Assist in ADLs of each patient with nursing assistant
- Perform charge nurse duties when assigned
- Provide orientation for new hires and preceptorship of assigned students
CNA
UNC Southeastern Health
01.2019 - 02.2020
- Answer patient call lights to determine patients' needs
- Communicate with patients admitted for mental health to verify need for assistance or social and emotional support
- Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities
- Sit with patients that are suicidal/homicidal to ensure patient safety
Patient Account Representative
UNC Southeastern Health
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Contact insurance companies to check the status of claims payments and write appeal letters for denial on claims
- Perform various administrative functions for assigned accounts, such as recording address changes and purging the records of deceased customers
- Answer customer questions regarding problems with their accounts
Office Manager
Lumberton Chiropractic Center
03.2009 - 10.2015
- Answer telephone calls and direct calls to appropriate staff
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments
- Complete insurance or other claim forms
- Transmit correspondence or medical records by mail, e-mail, or fax
- Perform bookkeeping duties, such as credits or collections, preparing and sending financial statements or bills, and keeping financial records
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
University of North Carolina-Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2023
Associate in applied science - Nursing
Robeson Community College
Lumberton, NC05.2021
High School Diploma -
Saint Pauls High School
Saint Pauls, NC05.2005
Skills
- Strong Autonomous Work Ethic
- Collaborative Team Management
- Nursing Team Leadership
- Supportive Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- CNA I
- Registered Nurse
- ACLS
- PALS
- BLS
- NCI
Timeline
Registered Nurse (Pediatric/Adult observation)
UNC Southeastern Health
07.2021 - Current
CNA
UNC Southeastern Health
01.2019 - 02.2020
Patient Account Representative
UNC Southeastern Health
11.2015 - 01.2017
Office Manager
Lumberton Chiropractic Center
03.2009 - 10.2015
Associate in applied science - Nursing
Robeson Community College
High School Diploma -
Saint Pauls High School
Bachelor’s Degree - Nursing
University of North Carolina-Wilmington
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